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Ramsons

Ramsons

Allium ursinum

perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 5a – Zone 8b

A wild garlic perennial with broad green leaves and delicate white star-shaped flowers, prized for its pungent garlicky flavor in cooking. Spreads readily in moist woodland conditions and is edible from leaf to bulb.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1.5′ tall × 0.5–1′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 5aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

Europe and temperate Asia

Function & Care

dynamic accumulatorediblemedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

leafflower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
seed, division